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US forces launched strikes against Iran for a seventh night in a row on Friday, the US military said. US Central Command, in a post on X, said the strikes, which began at 1900 GMT, were designed to “continue degrading Iranian military capabilities.” The post US forces launch new strikes against Iran – Military appeared […]

…Says Judicial Compromise Erodes Public Confidence in Justice System By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese, has cautioned magistrates in the state against all forms of corruption, warning that any compromise of judicial independence undermines public confidence in the justice system. Justice Ikpambese gave the warning on […]

…Recovers 4.69 Million Litres of Stolen Crude, Refined Products as Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Production Quota By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy says it dismantled 48 illegal refinery sites, recovered about 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products, and arrested more than 91 suspects involved in crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to protect railway infrastructure across the country. Opeifa made the pledge on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo […]

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja yesterday vacated the judgment that had nullified the timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court had, in the judgment under appeal, invalidated the timeline INEC issued […]

By Faheem Lawal The Osun State Police Command has confirmed that two persons were killed in separate violent clashes in the Egbatedo and Owode-Igbona areas of Osogbo. Osun state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the incidents occurred on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. According to Ojelabi, one person was killed during […]

• As Commission partners NIMC for transparent election, clean voter register From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has entered into partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure a credible voters register and transparent elections in next year’s polls. Chairman of the commission, Joash Amupitan, made the disclosure when […]

…Says audited accounts were wrongly interpreted Former Group General Manager of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Bala Wunti, has dismissed allegations that N210 trillion is missing from the accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), telling the Senate that a detailed review of the company’s 2023 audited financial statements revealed […]

• UK reaffirms support for security sector reforms The US House of Representatives has agreed to an amendment bill that would increase withholding of assistance to Nigeria from 50 percent to 100 percent until it takes effective steps to prevent and respond to violence within its territory. Gregory Stuebe, who represents Florida’s 17th congressional district […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude with a blockbuster final as Spain take on defending champions Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. The two football powerhouses have emerged as the tournament’s standout teams and will now battle for the sport’s biggest prize after navigating contrasting paths to the final. Spain became […]

By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Wednesday said it will deepen collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission NIMC to eliminate duplicate voter records and strengthen data verification ahead of future elections. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, […]

Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain. England had been on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the […]